Together, this study suggests, for the first time, that Fucoxanthinmay alleviate stroke, and other neurodegenerative diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral ataxia etc.), promote brain repair, and extend the lifespan of an individual. Thus, pharmacological formulations encompassing “Fucoxanthinor its analogues, either alone or in combination with other drugs”, may be used to treat stroke and other neurological deficits.